The て-いる (te-iru) form in Japanese is used to express ongoing actions or states. It's essentially the present progressive tense.
Here's how it works:
* Attach "て" (te) to the stem of the verb.
* Example: 食べる (taberu) - to eat ➡️ 食べて (tabete)
* Add "いる" (iru) or "います" (imasu) to the て-form.
* 食べて + いる = 食べている (Tabete iru) - eating
* 食べて + います = 食べています (Tabete imasu) - is eating (polite form)
Examples:
* 本を読んでいます。(Hon o yonde imasu.) - I am reading a book.
* 犬が走っています。(Inu ga hashitte imasu.) - The dog is running.
* 雨が降っています。(Ame ga futte imasu.) - It is raining.
Key Points:
* Present Continuous: The て-いる form describes actions that are happening at the moment of speaking.
* Ongoing States: It can also describe ongoing states or conditions.
* Example: 窓が開いています。(Mado ga aite imasu.) - The window is open.
* Implied Continuation: The て-いる form can sometimes imply that the action has been ongoing for some time.
Remember:
* The て-いる form is used with both ru-verbs and u-verbs.
* The polite form (います - imasu) is used when speaking to superiors, strangers, or in formal situations.
By mastering the て-いる form, you can effectively describe ongoing actions and states in Japanese. 頑張ってください! (Ganbatte kudasai!)
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